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Defying Gravity: Vince Carter's Top 10 Dunks
National News Source:Bleacher Report - New Jersey Nets - September 3 07:04 PM EDT
The slam dunk. It's only worth two points, but it could change the outcome of a game depending on how it is performed and at what time.It gets a crowd on its feet, gets a team fired up, and makes this player a Top 10 highlight for the next day and possibly for the rest of NBA history.You can argue that players such as Michael Jordan, Dominique Wilkins, Julius Erving, and Jason Richardson are all formidable choices as the NBA's best dunkers, but when it came to who threw down the most ferocious, ... Read More »
Who Would You Trade For Carmelo Anthony (Part IV: Derrick Favors)
Blogs Source:NetsAreScorching - New Jersey Nets Blog - Nets News, Rumors, Analysis, Podcasts, Salaries, & Statistics - September 3 12:00 PM EDT
With the Nets constantly being mentioned by the mainstream sports media as a potential landing spot for Carmelo Anthony, the NAS squad is going to take a look over at some of the players who would likely be included in a deal for the All-Star SF.
Note: Earlier this week, we at [...]... Read More »
Nets To Wait for Melo Free Agency?
National News Source:Yardbarker: New Jersey Nets - September 3 09:51 AM EDT
Posted in Carmelo Anthony,TextVia NY Post
But the Nets have enough pieces, including 10 draft picks over three years and young players, to devise a trade for Anthony.
In recent years, that has been the way teams have gone if dealing franchise players — seeking picks and cap relief over star power-for-star power deals. Whatever the price, it appears Brook Lopez would not be allowed to enter the equation and is the Nets’ lone untouchable.
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Nets To Wait for Melo Free Agency?
National News Source:Yardbarker: New Jersey Nets - September 3 09:51 AM EDT
Posted in Carmelo Anthony,TextVia NY Post
But the Nets have enough pieces, including 10 draft picks over three years and young players, to devise a trade for Anthony.
In recent years, that has been the way teams have gone if dealing franchise players — seeking picks and cap relief over star power-for-star power deals. Whatever the price, it appears Brook Lopez would not be allowed to enter the equation and is the Nets’ lone untouchable.
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Nets Of the Round Table: Durantula, Deron, and Mo
Blogs Source:NetsAreScorching - New Jersey Nets Blog - Nets News, Rumors, Analysis, Podcasts, Salaries, & Statistics - September 3 09:00 AM EDT
Obviously, this is a New Jersey Nets blog, however, the NAS crew absolutely love the NBA in general. So, every week, Sebastian, Mark, Devin, and myself will answer questions regarding the L.
1. Recently, Andre Iguodala said that Kevin Durant will eventually break Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s scoring record. Of course it’s possible, but how likely will [...]... Read More »
Local News Source:NY Post: Nets - September 3 03:14 AM EDT
Sure, the Nuggets reportedly have informed at least five interested teams that Carmelo Anthony is not on the market. But should Denver get to the point where it realizes it's trade him or lose him, one team thought to have a real shot to land him via a sign-and-trade...... Read More »
Many possibilities remain at power forward
National News Source:Yardbarker: New Jersey Nets - September 2 10:48 AM EDT
Caught in the Web: Though the trade of Troy Murphy to New Jersey in the Darren Collison deal solved the point guard problem, it opened a void at power forward. Though Larry Bird is casting about for a solution, it's possible the future starter already is... Read More »
Many possibilities remain at power forward
National News Source:Yardbarker: New Jersey Nets - September 2 10:48 AM EDT
Caught in the Web: Though the trade of Troy Murphy to New Jersey in the Darren Collison deal solved the point guard problem, it opened a void at power forward. Though Larry Bird is casting about for a solution, it's possible the future starter already is... Read More »
National News Source:Yardbarker: New Jersey Nets - September 2 10:30 AM EDT
After signing a one-year deal, the former Nets forward will play for Hapoel Migdal Jerusalem: “Sean Williams (23, 2.08) signed for one year in Hapoel Migdal Jerusalem, and will come to Isreal on Sunday. the center played for Boston College for three years, and was known from the beginning for his shot-blocking abillity. He was drafted as the 17th pick by the New Jersey Nets, had a good rookie season and played there for 3 years. He left last season and moved to play in China for Fujian.”
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National News Source:Yardbarker: New Jersey Nets - September 2 10:30 AM EDT
After signing a one-year deal, the former Nets forward will play for Hapoel Migdal Jerusalem: “Sean Williams (23, 2.08) signed for one year in Hapoel Migdal Jerusalem, and will come to Isreal on Sunday. the center played for Boston College for three years, and was known from the beginning for his shot-blocking abillity. He was drafted as the 17th pick by the New Jersey Nets, had a good rookie season and played there for 3 years. He left last season and moved to play in China for Fujian.”
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Who Would You Trade For Carmelo Anthony (Part III: Terrence Williams)
Blogs Source:NetsAreScorching - New Jersey Nets Blog - Nets News, Rumors, Analysis, Podcasts, Salaries, & Statistics - September 2 09:00 AM EDT
With the Nets constantly being mentioned by the mainstream sports media as a potential landing spot for Carmelo Anthony, the NAS squad is going to take a look over at some of the players who would likely be included in a deal for the All-Star SF.
Would you Trade Terrence Williams?
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Daily Link: A Look at Coach Krystkowiak
Blogs Source:NetsAreScorching - New Jersey Nets Blog - Nets News, Rumors, Analysis, Podcasts, Salaries, & Statistics - September 2 06:32 AM EDT
While we’ve heard a lout about the team’s new players, new owner and new head coach, one of the biggest changes for the organization this summer has been the dramatic improvement in the team’s coaching staff. One of those new additions, assistant coach Larry Krystkowiak, has head coaching experience in Milwaukee and after reading this [...]... Read More »
Carmelo Anthony: Odds He Ends Up With The New Jersey Nets
National News Source:Bleacher Report - New Jersey Nets - September 1 11:32 PM EDT
Almost out of the blue, star forward Carmelo Anthony made it very clear that he is interested in taking his services elsewhere this past summer.Initially, one will immediately question as to why he feels this is necessary? Is George Karl’s health situation worse than it seems (maybe being forced into a premature retirement)? Does Melo feel that the Nuggets’ title chances have significantly dimmed with the Lakers getting stronger yet again this past off-season and an older Chauncey Bi... Read More »
Who Would You Trade For Carmelo Anthony (Part II)
Blogs Source:NetsAreScorching - New Jersey Nets Blog - Nets News, Rumors, Analysis, Podcasts, Salaries, & Statistics - September 1 09:08 AM EDT
By Evan Kaplan
Would You Trade Brook Lopez
The Case for Trading Brook Lopez:
Brook Lopez is easily one of the best young centers in the NBA. The numbers he has put up in his first two seasons are very impressive and any team would love to have him on their roster. While the upside is [...]... Read More »
Sean Williams, the NBA's favorite son, is headed to Israel
National News Source:Yardbarker: New Jersey Nets - September 1 09:00 AM EDT
Sean Williams was waived by the New Jersey Nets this past January, and no one missed him. Not even the Nets, who were struggling to notch their fourth win of the season at the time. Williams had chances to play....... Read More »
Sean Williams, the NBA's favorite son, is headed to Israel
National News Source:Yardbarker: New Jersey Nets - September 1 09:00 AM EDT
Sean Williams was waived by the New Jersey Nets this past January, and no one missed him. Not even the Nets, who were struggling to notch their fourth win of the season at the time. Williams had chances to play....... Read More »
Tickets go on sale for games in London (AP)
National News Source:Yardbarker: New Jersey Nets - September 1 08:55 AM EDT
Tickets have gone on sale for the first regular-season NBA games in Europe. The New Jersey Nets and Toronto Raptors will play a pair of games at the O2 Arena in London on March 4-5. The NBA is planning a week of activities across Britain, including basketball clinics and 3-on-3 competitions. Nets guard Devin Harris says "everyone involved in bringing the games to London is excited about playing...... Read More »
Tickets go on sale for games in London (AP)
National News Source:Yardbarker: New Jersey Nets - September 1 08:55 AM EDT
Tickets have gone on sale for the first regular-season NBA games in Europe. The New Jersey Nets and Toronto Raptors will play a pair of games at the O2 Arena in London on March 4-5. The NBA is planning a week of activities across Britain, including basketball clinics and 3-on-3 competitions. Nets guard Devin Harris says "everyone involved in bringing the games to London is excited about playing...... Read More »
Tickets go on sale for NBA games in London (AP)
National News Source:Yahoo! Sports - NBA - New Jersey Nets News - September 1 08:44 AM EDT
Tickets have gone on sale for the first regular-season NBA games in Europe. The New Jersey Nets and Toronto Raptors will play a pair of games at the O2 Arena in London on March 4-5, and the NBA is planning a week of activities across Britain for the occasion, including basketball clinics and 3-on-3 competitions.... Read More »
Tickets go on sale for NBA games in London
National News Source:FOXSports.com News for Nets - September 1 04:51 AM EDT
Pacific Division Pre-Season Rankings: Lakers Still the Best in the West; NBA
National News Source:Yardbarker: New Jersey Nets - August 31 10:25 PM EDT
Newly acquired Steve Blake cheesing it with his new #5 jersey on.
After the much anticipated 2010 NBA off-season, a lot of the dust has settled. Though every NBA franchise looked to significantly upgrade their roster, not many teams improved their situations. However, a few teams that did came from the Pacific Division. Let’s see how they rank within the division:
1. Los Angeles Lakers:
Projected Lineup:
C Andrew Bynum
F Pau Gasol
F Ron Artest
G Kobe Bryant
G Derek Fisher
Additions: Stev... Read More »
Pacific Division Pre-Season Rankings: Lakers Still the Best in the West; NBA
National News Source:Yardbarker: New Jersey Nets - August 31 10:25 PM EDT
Newly acquired Steve Blake cheesing it with his new #5 jersey on.
After the much anticipated 2010 NBA off-season, a lot of the dust has settled. Though every NBA franchise looked to significantly upgrade their roster, not many teams improved their situations. However, a few teams that did came from the Pacific Division. Let’s see how they rank within the division:
1. Los Angeles Lakers:
Projected Lineup:
C Andrew Bynum
F Pau Gasol
F Ron Artest
G Kobe Bryant
G Derek Fisher
Additions: Stev... Read More »
NBA PM: Brook Lopez Going Nowhere?
National News Source:Yardbarker: New Jersey Nets - August 31 06:00 PM EDT
The Nets aren't offering Brook Lopez for Carmelo Anthony... An update on Jamal Crawford... Wilt Chamberlain's latest threat and more!... Read More »
NBA PM: Brook Lopez Going Nowhere?
National News Source:Yardbarker: New Jersey Nets - August 31 06:00 PM EDT
The Nets aren't offering Brook Lopez for Carmelo Anthony... An update on Jamal Crawford... Wilt Chamberlain's latest threat and more!... Read More »
Nuggets GM sets meeting with Carmelo
Local News Source:NY Post: Nets - August 31 04:41 PM EDT
DENVER -- Now that the Denver Nuggets have their management team in place, they’re developing a strategy to keep All-Star Carmelo Anthony in powder blue and gold.
At his introductory news conference Tuesday, Masai Ujiri, the team’s new vice president of basketball operations, said he’s been in...... Read More »
Are There Offers On The Table For Melo?
National News Source:Yardbarker: New Jersey Nets - August 31 02:41 PM EDT
As the new Denver Nuggets’ new executive vice president of basketball operations Masai Ujiri gears up for one last effort to keep franchise player Carmelo Anthony in Denver, the rumor mill has been, well, at least entertaining.
Take it for what it is worth, Jon Rothstein, who covers college hoops, is reporting that the New Jersey Nets are the favorites to land Anthony. While New Jersey doesn’t want to include their young star Brook Lopez, they would be willing to package Devin Harris, De... Read More »
Are There Offers On The Table For Melo?
National News Source:Yardbarker: New Jersey Nets - August 31 02:41 PM EDT
As the new Denver Nuggets’ new executive vice president of basketball operations Masai Ujiri gears up for one last effort to keep franchise player Carmelo Anthony in Denver, the rumor mill has been, well, at least entertaining.
Take it for what it is worth, Jon Rothstein, who covers college hoops, is reporting that the New Jersey Nets are the favorites to land Anthony. While New Jersey doesn’t want to include their young star Brook Lopez, they would be willing to package Devin Harris, De... Read More »
OT: Nets have NINE 1st round picks over the next two years to offer Denver...
National News Source:Yardbarker: New Jersey Nets - August 31 10:32 AM EDT
Per Jon Rothstein's Twitter:
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New Jersey's package will consist of Derrick Favors, Devin Harris, and a slew of draft picks...#Nets have 9 first round picks in next 2 yrs 6 minutes ago via Twitter for BlackBerry®
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OT: Nets have NINE 1st round picks over the next two years to offer Denver...
National News Source:Yardbarker: New Jersey Nets - August 31 10:32 AM EDT
Per Jon Rothstein's Twitter:
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If #Nuggets were to make deal w #Nets, they would likely move Billups in another deal bc of Harris 5 minutes ago via Twitter for BlackBerry®
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New Jersey's package will consist of Derrick Favors, Devin Harris, and a slew of draft picks...#Nets have 9 first round picks in next 2 yrs 6 minutes ago via Twitter for BlackBerry®
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Who Would You Trade for Carmelo Anthony?
Blogs Source:NetsAreScorching - New Jersey Nets Blog - Nets News, Rumors, Analysis, Podcasts, Salaries, & Statistics - August 31 09:15 AM EDT
With the Nets constantly being mentioned by the mainstream sports media as a potential landing spot for Carmelo Anthony, the NAS squad is going to take a look over the next week at some of the players who would likely be included in a deal for the All-Star SF.
Would you Trade Devin Harris?
The Case [...]... Read More »
National News Source:Yardbarker: New Jersey Nets - August 30 08:22 PM EDT
According to HoopsWorld.com, Terrence Williams is set to make a big leap next season. The site lists T-Will as one of the eight NBA players who are likely to make the biggest leap in the 2010-2011 season.
Excerpt
Terrence Williams, New Jersey Nets – It’s no secret that Williams struggled adjusting to just about everything related to professional basketball early last season, but his ability to figure out a respectful sleep and practice schedule and to figure out the actual ins and outs o... Read More »
National News Source:Yardbarker: New Jersey Nets - August 30 08:22 PM EDT
According to HoopsWorld.com, Terrence Williams is set to make a big leap next season. The site lists T-Will as one of the eight NBA players who are likely to make the biggest leap in the 2010-2011 season.
Excerpt
Terrence Williams, New Jersey Nets – It’s no secret that Williams struggled adjusting to just about everything related to professional basketball early last season, but his ability to figure out a respectful sleep and practice schedule and to figure out the actual ins and outs o... Read More »
Is Ager the Final Piece to the Revamped Knicks?
National News Source:Yardbarker: New Jersey Nets - August 30 06:29 PM EDT
Maurice Ager is rumored to be the final addition to the “New Knicks” roster. It would be a solid benchwarmer addition knowing the Ager has a decent shooting ability and has a fantastic level of athleticism. Whether the Knicks go through with signing him is yet to be known.
Ager has averaged 2.0 per game in his 4 seasons in the NBA with Dallas and New Jersey out of Michigan State University.
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Is Ager the Final Piece to the Revamped Knicks?
National News Source:Yardbarker: New Jersey Nets - August 30 06:29 PM EDT
Maurice Ager is rumored to be the final addition to the “New Knicks” roster. It would be a solid benchwarmer addition knowing the Ager has a decent shooting ability and has a fantastic level of athleticism. Whether the Knicks go through with signing him is yet to be known.
Ager has averaged 2.0 per game in his 4 seasons in the NBA with Dallas and New Jersey out of Michigan State University.
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Do the Nets Have a ‘Legit’ Shot at Carmelo Anthony?
National News Source:Yardbarker: New Jersey Nets - August 30 11:00 AM EDT
Both the NY Post and NY Daily News seem to believe New Jersey does, should Denver decide to pull the trigger on a trade of their franchise player (which, of course, they say they don’t want to do): “The Denver Nuggets yesterday officially named Masai Ujiri as their executive vice president of basketball operations. That phone ringing in the background could be Nets general manager Billy King calling. With All-Star Carmelo Anthony and his representatives having delivered a virtual ultimatum t... Read More »
Blogs Source:NetsAreScorching - New Jersey Nets Blog - Nets News, Rumors, Analysis, Podcasts, Salaries, & Statistics - August 30 09:18 AM EDT
Day in and day out, we here at NetsAreScorching try to provide content that you guys want to read, however, we don’t know what exactly you want to hear about, and some things may fall through the cracks. This is what the mailbag is for. Every Monday we are going to be [...]... Read More »
Daily Link: Patience is Key for ‘Melo
Blogs Source:NetsAreScorching - New Jersey Nets Blog - Nets News, Rumors, Analysis, Podcasts, Salaries, & Statistics - August 30 07:33 AM EDT
The Examiner’s Gregory Hrinya discusses recent rumors involving the Nets and Carmelo Anthony and advises GM Billy King not to blink first in a potential deal, especially if it involves Brook Lopez:
The Nets have the assets and the location to lure Anthony. The pieces are in place to make a deal happen without giving [...]... Read More »
Anthony joining Nets, Kings, Timberwolves? (Yahoo! Sports)
National News Source:Yahoo! Sports - NBA - New Jersey Nets News - August 30 06:22 AM EDT
The Denver Nuggets are now really trying to get rid of disgruntled superstar forward Carmelo Anthony and NBA.com...... Read More »
China beats Ivory Coast 83-73 at basketball worlds (AP)
National News Source:Yahoo! Sports - NBA - New Jersey Nets News - August 29 04:11 PM EDT
The seven-foot center Yi Jianlian grabbed 26 points to lead China to a 83-73 victory over Ivory Coast Sunday in their world basketball Group C match on Sunday. Wang Shipeng added 25 points. Both Jianlian of New Jersey Nets and Shipeng scored 12 points each into the halftime as China maintained its lead 21-17 in the first quarter and sealed the second quarter 41-33.... Read More »
Carmelo Anthony: Nets, Wolves and Kings? Nets the Front Runner?
National News Source:Yardbarker: New Jersey Nets - August 29 11:11 AM EDT
Sources say that the Denver Nuggets want to go young again if they have to get rid of superstar Carmelo Anthony and start from scratch.
The Minnesota Timberwolves, New Jersey Nets and Sacramento Kings out of 29 teams that have inquired about Anthony have been confirmed to be the top 3 most valuable destinations as far as the Nuggets are concerned.
The Nets appear to be the leading candidate for landing Anthony
Yet, the Nets appear to be the front runner in the race of the three, as a Denver Nu... Read More »
Carmelo Anthony: Nets, Wolves and Kings? Nets the Front Runner?
National News Source:Yardbarker: New Jersey Nets - August 29 11:11 AM EDT
Sources say that the Denver Nuggets want to go young again if they have to get rid of superstar Carmelo Anthony and start from scratch.
The Minnesota Timberwolves, New Jersey Nets and Sacramento Kings out of 29 teams that have inquired about Anthony have been confirmed to be the top 3 most valuable destinations as far as the Nuggets are concerned.
The Nets appear to be the leading candidate for landing Anthony
Yet, the Nets appear to be the front runner in the race of the three, as a Denver Nu... Read More »
Carmelo Anthony Options: New Jersey Nets, Sacramento Kings, and More
National News Source:Yardbarker: New Jersey Nets - August 28 09:29 PM EDT
This article Courtesy Of Rip City Report Oh how things change in professional sports. One minute, it seems that the New York Knicks were sure to form their own "big-three" in the big apple...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...... Read More »
Carmelo Anthony Options: New Jersey Nets, Sacramento Kings, and More
National News Source:Yardbarker: New Jersey Nets - August 28 09:29 PM EDT
This article Courtesy Of Rip City Report Oh how things change in professional sports. One minute, it seems that the New York Knicks were sure to form their own "big-three" in the big apple...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...... Read More »
Nets 'legit' suitors in race for 'Melo
Local News Source:NY Post: Nets - August 28 01:11 AM EDT
The Denver Nuggets yesterday officially named Masai Ujiri as their executive vice president of basketball operations.
That phone ringing in the background could be Nets general manager Billy King calling.
With All-Star Carmelo Anthony and his representatives having delivered a virtual ultimatum to the Nuggets about trading him, the Nets...... Read More »
Devin Harris’ Expects to Make Playoffs in 2010-11, Needs to Raise Game
Blogs Source:NetsAreScorching - New Jersey Nets Blog - Nets News, Rumors, Analysis, Podcasts, Salaries, & Statistics - August 27 08:45 AM EDT
Evan Kaplan is a new writer for NetsAreScorching and he will be posting here once a week. Evan is a lifelong Nets’ fan, so he shares the same passion for the Nets as all the other writers do. To keep track of Evan’s work, you can go here.
The Nets won just 12 games last season. [...]... Read More »
Daily Link: Nets Head the Pack for ‘Melo Trade
Blogs Source:NetsAreScorching - New Jersey Nets Blog - Nets News, Rumors, Analysis, Podcasts, Salaries, & Statistics - August 27 07:34 AM EDT
NBA writer extraordinaire Adrian Wojnarowski has some interesting news on the Carmelo Anthony saga – he wants out of Denver, and that appears to be somewhat official – but if Denver is going to pull the trigger, they want to get something back in return. That’s where the Nets come in:
The Nuggets made it clear [...]... Read More »
Blogs Source:NetsAreScorching - New Jersey Nets Blog - Nets News, Rumors, Analysis, Podcasts, Salaries, & Statistics - August 26 09:00 AM EDT
The Nets offensive woes from last year have been well documented on NAS, but for those of you who still aren’t in shell shock from the 2009-10 campaign, I wanted to revisit the team’s three point shooting performance. At .314 percent, the Nets ranked second-to-last in the league on treys, and while there were a [...]... Read More »
Daily Link: Devin Harris Interview
Blogs Source:NetsAreScorching - New Jersey Nets Blog - Nets News, Rumors, Analysis, Podcasts, Salaries, & Statistics - August 26 06:31 AM EDT
It’s easy to get caught up with the new player acquisitions and the development of young guys like Brook Lopez and Terrence Williams, but remember, at one point last year, for better or worse, this was Devin Harris’ team and in many ways, it still is. NJNETS.com has posted an interview with Devo on their [...]... Read More »
Nuggets owner approved to buy Rams; GM turns down NBA job
Local News Source:NY Post: Nets - August 25 01:29 PM EDT
The NFL has unanimously approved a proposal for Stan Kroenke to take over as majority owner of the St. Louis Rams as long as he turns over control of his NBA and NHL teams to his son.
Kroenke owns 40 percent of the Rams and has exercised an option to...... Read More »
The Nets Will Make The Playoffs If…Part 4
Blogs Source:NetsAreScorching - New Jersey Nets Blog - Nets News, Rumors, Analysis, Podcasts, Salaries, & Statistics - August 25 12:03 PM EDT
After struggling with a 12 win season last year, Nets fans are feeling good about their current situation. A much improved roster, a successful coach, and an owner willing to spend has fans thinking about the playoffs. We here think that the playoffs are a possibility but not a guarantee. Over [...]... Read More »
Daily Link: Statheads like Murphy
Blogs Source:NetsAreScorching - New Jersey Nets Blog - Nets News, Rumors, Analysis, Podcasts, Salaries, & Statistics - August 25 07:36 AM EDT
For those of you who enjoy the insights at the Wage of Win Journal (I do), you should be happy to read what Ian Levy wrote about new Nets PF Troy Murphy:
Murphy was among the most productive front court players in the league last season, posting a WP48 of 0.281 and producing 13.7 Wins [...]... Read More »
The Nets Will Make The Playoffs If… The Derrick Favors Edition
Blogs Source:NetsAreScorching - New Jersey Nets Blog - Nets News, Rumors, Analysis, Podcasts, Salaries, & Statistics - August 24 09:00 AM EDT
The Nets could find themselves playing more than 82 if this guy steps it up.
After struggling with a 12 win season last year, Nets fans are feeling good about their current situation. A much improved roster, a successful coach, and an owner willing to spend has fans thinking about the playoffs. We [...]... Read More »
Daily Link: How About JR Smith?
Blogs Source:NetsAreScorching - New Jersey Nets Blog - Nets News, Rumors, Analysis, Podcasts, Salaries, & Statistics - August 24 06:00 AM EDT
While most would say the Nets roster is pretty final, some basketball writers are still speculating how things may shake out the next few weeks. Aron Phillips of Dime lists the Nets as a possible destination for Denver SG JR Smith, who is reportedly on the tracking block.
Other than Anthony Morrow (who’s still young), New [...]... Read More »
Blogs Source:NetsAreScorching - New Jersey Nets Blog - Nets News, Rumors, Analysis, Podcasts, Salaries, & Statistics - August 23 09:00 AM EDT
Day in and day out, we here at NetsAreScorching try to provide content that you guys want to read, however, we don’t know what exactly you want to hear about, and some things may fall through the cracks. This is what the mailbag is for. Every Monday we are going to be answering questions from you [...]... Read More »
Daily Link: The Importance of Chemistry
Blogs Source:NetsAreScorching - New Jersey Nets Blog - Nets News, Rumors, Analysis, Podcasts, Salaries, & Statistics - August 23 07:51 AM EDT
The Nets may lack a true superstar, but Jason Schreier of Real GM thinks the Nets could building something successful with something more important than a Carmelo Anthony-type player: chemistry. Schreier compares the Nets to the Oklahoma City Thunder, who went from one of the worst team’s in the league to a near first round [...]... Read More »
Reminder: Send In Your Questions for Tomorrow’s Mailbag!
Blogs Source:NetsAreScorching - New Jersey Nets Blog - Nets News, Rumors, Analysis, Podcasts, Salaries, & Statistics - August 22 09:00 AM EDT
Tomorrow, I’ll be answering a select few questions (and by that I mean as many questions as possible) about the Nets from you guys, our loyal, awesome readers. The questions can address any Nets-related topic: front office, player movement, players on our roster, anything at all. Send your questions in (and tell your friends, too) [...]... Read More »
Daily Link: Is This Really an Allen Iverson Rumor?
Blogs Source:NetsAreScorching - New Jersey Nets Blog - Nets News, Rumors, Analysis, Podcasts, Salaries, & Statistics - August 22 08:24 AM EDT
In what has to be a joke, Fran Blinebury of NBA.com looks at the possible destinations for former scoring champ Allen Iverson and suggests the Nets as a landing spot:
The Nets are putting together a solid young core around Brook Lopez, Derrick Favors and Devin Harris. But they really aren’t going anywhere until [...]... Read More »
Daily Link: What’s It Going To Take for ‘Melo?
Blogs Source:NetsAreScorching - New Jersey Nets Blog - Nets News, Rumors, Analysis, Podcasts, Salaries, & Statistics - August 21 07:36 AM EDT
HoopsWorld gives a nice rundown of all the teams in play for Carmelo Anthony, looking at their assets and determining if there’s a match. On the Nets they write:
Lopez and Favors are the main attractions for Denver, but it’s hard to see why Anthony would want to sign an extension with this team [...]... Read More »
Local News Source:NY Post: Nets - August 21 05:15 AM EDT
ATHENS, Greece -- Serbia basketball player Nenad Krstic, a center for the Thunder and former Net, was released yesterday after being held in police custody overnight following a chaotic brawl during a match with Greece.
The fight broke out during the last game of the Acropolis tournament, which was abandoned...... Read More »
VIDEO: Former Nets player jailed after brawl in Greece
Local News Source:NY Post: Nets - August 20 03:58 PM EDT
ATHENS, Greece -- Serbia basketball player Nenad Krstic, a former center for the Nets, was released Friday after being held in police custody overnight following a chaotic brawl during a match with Greece.
The fight broke out during the last game of the Acropolis tournament, which was abandoned with 2...... Read More »
Nets Of the Round Table: OVERDOSE!
Blogs Source:NetsAreScorching - New Jersey Nets Blog - Nets News, Rumors, Analysis, Podcasts, Salaries, & Statistics - August 20 09:36 AM EDT
Obviously, this is a New Jersey Nets blog, however, the NAS crew absolutely love the NBA in general. So, every week, Sebastian, Mark, Devin, and myself will answer questions regarding the L.
I’m sitting out this week, but my NAS colleagues kicked major derriere on the questions below. – DV
1) List in order the teams (New [...]... Read More »
Daily Link: Playoffs Possible?
Blogs Source:NetsAreScorching - New Jersey Nets Blog - Nets News, Rumors, Analysis, Podcasts, Salaries, & Statistics - August 20 07:34 AM EDT
We’ve been debating this question all week: can the Nets make the playoffs? While HoopsWorld doesn’t break down how it could happen the way NAS is trying to, but they do raise the question after talking to Tory Murphy yesterday:
The Nets making the playoffs would mark one of the biggest turnarounds in NBA history. [...]... Read More »
Local News Source:NY Post: Nets - August 20 02:48 AM EDT
Troy Murphy hopes his New Jersey homecoming lasts more than one season -- and is not just a means to a possible Carmelo Anthony end.
Murphy grew up in Sparta, in northwest New Jersey, and was one of those dozens of Nets fans in the 1980s and early '90s. For...... Read More »
Jersey native Murphy happy with Nets
Local News Source:NY Post: Nets - August 19 03:33 PM EDT
When Troy Murphy was a kid growing up in Sparta, he was a die-hard fan of the Nets. Now he gets to play for them.
Murphy was traded the Nets last week as part of a four-team deal, and after nine years spent with the Golden State Warriors and Indiana...... Read More »
The Nets Will Make the Playoffs if (Part II)
Blogs Source:NetsAreScorching - New Jersey Nets Blog - Nets News, Rumors, Analysis, Podcasts, Salaries, & Statistics - August 19 08:52 AM EDT
After struggling with a 12 win season last year, Nets fans are feeling good about their current situation. A much improved roster, a successful coach, and an owner willing to spend has fans thinking about the playoffs. We here think that the playoffs are a possibility but not a guarantee. Over the next two weeks, [...]... Read More »
Daily Link: Troy Murphy Talks Like Nets Fans
Blogs Source:NetsAreScorching - New Jersey Nets Blog - Nets News, Rumors, Analysis, Podcasts, Salaries, & Statistics - August 19 07:25 AM EDT
Good old Dave D’Alessandro interviews the newest Net, and Jersey native Troy Murphy. In addition to having the potential to post a double-double every night, Murphy has the rare honor of being one of the few players who actually seems thrilled to be with the Nets this coming season (compare his response to Courtney Lee’s [...]... Read More »
Nets may have shot to get Melo
Local News Source:NY Post: Nets - August 19 03:06 AM EDT
Oh goody. Now we can go on Melo watch. But it could actually be worth it this time for the Nets. The Nets, who for obvious tampering reasons cannot and will not comment publicly on the situation, are intent on making all inquiries into the possibility of landing Denver's...... Read More »
Nets may have shot to get Melo
Local News Source:NY Post: Nets - August 19 02:48 AM EDT
Oh goody. Now we can go on Melo watch. But it could actually be worth it this time for the Nets. The Nets, who for obvious tampering reasons cannot and will not comment publicly on the situation, are intent on making all inquiries into the possibility of landing Denver's...... Read More »
Nets might have shot to get Melo
Local News Source:NY Post: Nets - August 19 02:12 AM EDT
Oh goody. Now we can go on Melo watch. But it could actually be worth it this time for the Nets. The Nets, who for obvious tampering reasons cannot and will not comment publicly on the situation, are intent on making all inquiries into the possibility of landing Denver's...... Read More »
Ex-Net Lee gets new start with Rockets
Local News Source:NY Post: Nets - August 18 05:30 PM EDT
HOUSTON -- In two seasons, Courtney Lee has already experienced the extreme highs and absolute lows of the NBA.
As a rookie, the 6-foot-5 shooting guard played a key role for Orlando during the Magic’s run to the NBA Finals in 2009. He was then traded to the Nets...... Read More »
Don't count out Nets in chase for Carmelo: report
Local News Source:NY Post: Nets - August 18 02:02 PM EDT
The Knicks aren't the only local team that interests Carmelo Anthony.
SI.com reports that multiple NBA sources say Anthony would be open to signing a long-term deal with the Nets if the team can offer the Nuggets an acceptable trade package.
Anthony, born in Brooklyn where his wife...... Read More »
Meeting Up With The Nets’ Rookies
Blogs Source:NetsAreScorching - New Jersey Nets Blog - Nets News, Rumors, Analysis, Podcasts, Salaries, & Statistics - August 18 10:23 AM EDT
Yesterday, I was lucky enough to be allowed to attend Panini’s 2010 NBA Rookie Photo Shoot. Over 40 rookies were in their uniforms walking around from station to station, getting their pictures taken for their first Panini basketball cards. Media were allowed in, and I was able to grab both Derrick Favors and Damion James [...]... Read More »
Daily Link: Are you Tired of Carmelo Talk Yet?
Blogs Source:NetsAreScorching - New Jersey Nets Blog - Nets News, Rumors, Analysis, Podcasts, Salaries, & Statistics - August 18 07:36 AM EDT
Ok, ok, one more link I promise (fingers crossed). What do you expect? It’s the middle of August and the team’s roster is essentially set. Daily News beat guy Stefan Bondy implores the Nets to bring Carmelo Anthony to Jersey/Brooklyn. Will the DN make a web site “Get Melo.com?” Anyway, Bondy says with the Nets [...]... Read More »
Blogs Source:NetsAreScorching - New Jersey Nets Blog - Nets News, Rumors, Analysis, Podcasts, Salaries, & Statistics - August 17 01:34 PM EDT
Mike Fratello was a head coach in the NBA for 16 seasons, coaching three different teams (the Hawks, the Cavs, and the Grizzlies), and he is one of the most respected basketball minds in the game. Currently he is an analyst for TNT, and YES calling a good amount of Nets game (he was one [...]... Read More »
The Nets Will Make The Playoffs If…
Blogs Source:NetsAreScorching - New Jersey Nets Blog - Nets News, Rumors, Analysis, Podcasts, Salaries, & Statistics - August 17 10:00 AM EDT
After struggling with a 12 win season last year, Nets fans are feeling good about their current situation. A much improved roster, a successful coach, and an owner willing to spend has fans thinking about the playoffs. We here think that the playoffs are a possibility but not a guarantee. Over the next two weeks, [...]... Read More »
Daily Link: Some More on ‘Melo
Blogs Source:NetsAreScorching - New Jersey Nets Blog - Nets News, Rumors, Analysis, Podcasts, Salaries, & Statistics - August 17 06:38 AM EDT
I know, I know, you guys are going to rip on me for constantly talking about Carmelo Anthony when he’s nearly a year from free agency and the odds of him coming to the Nets aren’t that great in the first place, but deal with it.
Multiple sources were reporting last night that it looks like [...]... Read More »
Blogs Source:NetsAreScorching - New Jersey Nets Blog - Nets News, Rumors, Analysis, Podcasts, Salaries, & Statistics - August 16 02:15 PM EDT
I was asked to participate in the summer forecast that ESPN has been running, and I voted in all of the categories. In addition, I was asked to right a little something about their turnaround. You can find it here. Mark and I should both have something up over there tomorrow, so be sure to [...]... Read More »
Blogs Source:NetsAreScorching - New Jersey Nets Blog - Nets News, Rumors, Analysis, Podcasts, Salaries, & Statistics - August 16 10:00 AM EDT
Day in and day out, we here at NetsAreScorching try to provide content that you guys want to read, however, we don’t know what exactly you want to hear about, and some things may fall through the cracks. This is what the mailbag is for. Every Monday we are going to be answering questions from [...]... Read More »
Daily Link: Will Melo Bolt Denver
Blogs Source:NetsAreScorching - New Jersey Nets Blog - Nets News, Rumors, Analysis, Podcasts, Salaries, & Statistics - August 15 08:52 AM EDT
It’s Deja Vu all over again. Last year around this team, I was talking about how LeBron James was going to be a free agent but he would never leave Cleveland, and if he did, it was doubtful he would come to the Nets. Then the Nets were bought by a Russian billionaire who aggresively [...]... Read More »
Thorn Nets new gig as 76ers prez
Local News Source:NY Post: Nets - August 13 03:02 AM EDT
The government's unemployment strategy must be working. Former Nets president Rod Thorn was out of work for less than a month. "Couldn't stay away," said Thorn, who was introduced as president of the Atlantic Division rival Philadelphia 76ers yesterday, reuniting with Ed Stefanski who stays on as Sixers...... Read More »
76ers hire former Nets president Thorn: report
Local News Source:NY Post: Nets - August 12 11:02 AM EDT
PHILADELPHIA -- A person familiar with the deal says the Philadelphia 76ers have hired Rod Thorn as their new team president.
The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because the deal isn't expected to be announced until Thursday.
The person said on Wednesday night that team president Ed...... Read More »
Nets snag Murphy in four-team deal
Local News Source:NY Post: Nets - August 12 02:58 AM EDT
The wait for Derrick Favors to mature into a starting NBA power forward just became a whole lot easier for the Nets. Having a double-double guy handle the transition process always makes things easier. Troy Murphy, 6-foot-11, 245 pounds, who averaged 14.6 points and 10.2 rebounds last season...... Read More »
Nets get Murphy in four-team trade
Local News Source:NY Post: Nets - August 11 02:17 PM EDT
The Nets acquired Troy Murphy and lost Courtney Lee in a four-team trade today.
The Pacers send Murphy to New Jersey, with Lee heading to Houston.
Trevor Ariza winds up in New Orleans, with Darren Collison and James Posey going to Indiana.
Murphy, a 6-11 forward, will be entering his...... Read More »
Nets, Raptors to plaY pair of games in London
Local News Source:NY Post: Nets - August 10 04:21 AM EDT
This potentially could be a tough road trip: Memphis, Philadelphia, London, Milwaukee ...
The Nets and Toronto Raptors, two teams that "both expressed their strong interest in being part of the globalization'' of the sport, will play the NBA's first international regular-season games when they meet in London on March...... Read More »
Local News Source:NY Post: Nets - August 7 02:36 AM EDT
Sean May, a 6-foot-9, 266-pound power forward who has not played more than 37 games in any season since Charlotte made him a lottery pick in 2005, has agreed to a one-year, non-guaranteed contract with the Nets. May will go to training camp and if he makes the team, he...... Read More »
Local News Source:NY Post: Nets - August 5 01:56 AM EDT
Nets center Brook Lopez was bed-ridden with mononucleosis throughout the postseason, so ill that he could not attend any of brother Robin's playoff games with the Suns. He dropped more than 25 pounds and eventually was cleared to resume basketball activity one week before tryouts for the 2010 USA...... Read More »
Nets' Lopez will miss World Championships with mono
Local News Source:NY Post: Nets - August 4 12:24 PM EDT
Nets center Brook Lopez, struggling to recover from a bout with mono, has withdrawn from the U.S. national team and will be replaced by Washington's JaVale McGee.
Lopez informed USA Basketball officials Wednesday that he didn't believe he was in good enough condition to take part in...... Read More »
Local News Source:NY Post: Nets - August 4 09:47 AM EDT
This is how the other half – more like the other 95 percent – have lived. The Nets who recently endured summers of forced furloughs and cutbacks, have increased, not trimmed, their scouting department.
The Nets have added former assistant Roy Rogers as their advanced scout while hiring former two-time NBA executive...... Read More »
Prokhorov supports LeBron's decision
Local News Source:NY Post: Nets - July 30 06:09 AM EDT
The Nets were one of the teams seemingly played for fools by LeBron James during his free agent courtship, but owner Mikhail Prokhorov says he has no problem with the superstar's decision to play for the Miami Heat.
In a letter to the editor of USA Today, Prokhorov wrote...... Read More »
Nets owner writes letter defending LeBron
Local News Source:NY Post: Nets - July 29 04:40 PM EDT
The Nets were one of the teams seemingly played for fools by LeBron James during his free agent courtship, but owner Mikhail Prokhorov says he has no problem with the superstar's decision to play for the Miami Heat.
In a letter to the editor of USA Today, Prokhorov wrote...... Read More »
Local News Source:NY Post: Nets - July 29 04:25 AM EDT
The talk about Nets center Brook Lopez yesterday regarding his bid for a spot on Team USA for the World Championships contained endearing words and phrases such as "struggled" and "on the bubble" and "has a lot to show." So naturally, Lopez was one of the 15 finalists chosen. Hey...... Read More »
Nets' Lopez hangs on after Team USA makes cuts
Local News Source:NY Post: Nets - July 28 05:27 PM EDT
The United States is down to two centers, and one of them better pick it up if he wants to make it to Turkey.
USA Basketball trimmed its roster of candidates for the world championships Wednesday to 15, a guard-heavy group that features Brook Lopez and Tyson Chandler as its...... Read More »
Local News Source:NY Post: Nets - July 28 02:19 AM EDT
After meeting with New Orleans team brass, Chris Paul said he wants to play for the Hornets "for many years to come."
Right, and LeBron James wanted to stay in Cleveland.
So yes, the Nets will make the obligatory calls to see what chance, if any, exists of prying the...... Read More »
Local News Source:NY Post: Nets - July 27 02:54 AM EDT
Bobby Marks has had more staying power than anyone else on the Nets' basketball side. And now Marks has an assistant general manager's title. Marks, who has served the Nets for 15 seasons in numerous basketball capacities, was formally named assistant general manager to new GM Billy King yesterday...... Read More »
Local News Source:NY Post: Nets - July 11 04:13 AM EDT
When the Nets embarked upon the free agency marketplace, the names foremost in their minds were "James" and "Bosh." Well, so far the free agency experience has translated to "Outlaw" and "Petro" and as of tomorrow, "Morrow." The Nets yesterday announced they have reached agreement with Denver's 7-foot free...... Read More »
Local News Source:NY Post: Nets - July 10 03:02 AM EDT
As he headed home for the what he plans on being his last weekend as Nets president, Rod Thorn couldn't help but laugh.
"I've gotten some guys some pretty good contracts," Thorn said.
Unfortunately, not all of them are with the Nets.
The latest to cash in is...... Read More »
Report: Nets target Thomas stays with Bobcats
Local News Source:NY Post: Nets - July 9 05:07 PM EDT
One day after losing out on LeBron James, the Nets missed on another of their free agent targets.
Forward Tyrus Thomas re-signed with the Bobcats on a five-year, $40 million contract, according to Yahoo! Sports.
Thomas averaged 10.1 points per game last year for Charlotte after he was acquired...... Read More »
Local News Source:NY Post: Nets - July 9 02:55 AM EDT
Suffice it to say Travis Outlaw rarely gets mentioned in the same sentence as LeBron James. This, however, is one of those times. The Nets, who had hoped to make a free-agent killing and land James, instead will have Outlaw as their starting small forward next season. It might not...... Read More »
Prokhorov's pitches miss completely
Local News Source:NY Post: Nets - July 9 02:55 AM EDT
The white flag officially went up in the late morning yesterday when the Nets announced they were getting Travis Outlaw. Shortly after, a high ranking Nets' official shipped an e-mail to various destinations claiming, "We're out of it."
He was referring to the LeBron James sweepstakes. And last night...... Read More »
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